Thanksgiving Tallahassee

*Annual free Thanksgiving Meal at the American Legion Post 13 at 229 Lake Ella Drive, 32303, 11am - 1pm, on Thanksgiving Day for people who are alone or have no one with whom to share the holiday including homeless persons, older adults, families in need, college students, members of law enforcement, others who work on Thanksgiving Day or are away from families; no one will be turned away *Guests receive a traditional Thanksgiving meal, entertainment (a band), and free long distance phone service to speak to loved ones *Round trip free Star Metro bus transportation will be provided from and back to: The Kearney Center, Hope Community, Westgate, Home Front, Hayden Arms and Tallahassee Veteran's Village, Balkan Road; additional stops can be added for groups of 15 or more; wheelchair and bicycle transport available *Volunteers needed for food prep, cooking, serving, set-up, clean-up, transport of food, transport of individuals, etc.

Services: Holiday Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

The 4th Trimester Project

*Website that has resources for mothers to be and current mothers *Offers tips for self care, staying well after birth, and baby care *Created by the University of North Carolina Center for Maternal and Infant Health

Services: Expectant/New Parent Assistance

The Learning Pavilion

*Formerly Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services *Programs for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years *Early intervention and therapies for children exhibiting development delays or disabilities, including speech, physical, occupational therapy, and music therapy *Early childhood education, school readiness VPK, and summer programs *Early Creative Curriculum emphasizes the role of the child, the teacher (or caregiver), the family and the community

Services: Child Care Centers, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Preschools, Summer School Programs

TMH, Cancer Center

*Cancer care: diagnosis, treatment, and follow up *Offers hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology and gynecologic oncology *Cancer Survivors Support Group, Last Tuesday of each month, from 5:30PM-6:30PM; open to cancer patients, survivors and caregivers *Therapeutic Touch open session, 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30PM-7PM; helps to alleviate pain, stress, and anxiety (open to all)

Services: Cancer Clinics, Cancer Detection, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Hospitals

TMH, COPE for HOPE

*COPE: Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment focuses on improving physical and mental health outcomes for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) patients and their families at no cost *Parents receive one-on-one educational and developmental counseling, along with CD's and other educational materials

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Expectant/New Parent Assistance

TMH, Lifeline Systems

*Phillips-made Lifeline available to people disabled, living alone, ill, elderly, or anyone who may need emergency medical assistance *National company, has multiple offices, one is located at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital *Client rents lifeline communicator or cordless telephone unit that establishes two-way voice communication *Cost may be pro-rated depending on income *Personal waterproof help button can be worn as necklace or watch that will automatically dial Philips Lifeline Response Center and Lifeline Response Associate will talk to client over unit and send appropriate help *Auto Alert button automatically sends in Help Needed call if person has fallen and cannot push button *Philips Lifeline Response Center open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year *GoSafe also available for people outside the home, walking, bike riding or shopping *HomeSafe Medical Alert offers higher tech for Lifeline *Medication Dispensing Service to remind users of need to take medications at pre-programmed times

Services: Emergency Alert

TMH, Metabolic Health Center

*Endocrinology team evaluates and treats diabetes, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism and other hormone related conditions *Individual and group diabetes self-management training and medical nutrition therapy with a team of Certified Diabetes Educators to individuals with pediatric, type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes *Bariatrics and weight management education to combat obesity *Lipid and cholestoral education for heart health *Courses/support groups at frequent intervals, call for more information on dates/times

Services: Diabetes Management Clinics, General Health Education Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Weight Management

TMH, NeuroScience Center, Brain Injury Support Group

*Support, education and updates on new research for persons with brain injuries and their families *Support group for patients and family members meeting virtually; call for information

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups

TMH, NeuroScience Center, Memory Disorder Clinic

*Memory screening *Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for persons experiencing memory problems *Neurological evaluation, blood work and other testing (CT, MRI, EEG), medication review, neuro-psychological testing, psychosocial assessment, summary evaluation conference *Suggested plan of care, referral to community resources *Support group and counseling for caregivers; both meet virtually; call for details

Services: Caregiver Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Memory Screening

TMH, NeuroScience Center, Parkinson's Center

*Diagnosis and treatment by neurologists *Case management, education by nurses, medication evaluations by a pharmacist, short-term counseling with a social worker *Caregiver training, support groups and referrals to community resources, resource library *Monthly support groups for persons with Parkinson's and their caregivers meet virtually; call for information

Services: Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Neurology